Quickie-in-a-Pinch Patties

1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
1 16 oz. can tomatoes

2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 Tbsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning

2 cups quick oats





Place the following in a blender and whiz until smooth:

1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
1 16 oz. can tomatoes

Pour above in a bowl and mix in:

2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 Tbsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning

Then mix in:

2 cups quick oats

Fry: in a barely oiled skillet. Use so little oil that you might have to re-oil your pan between each batch of patties (or use non-stick cooking spray). Fry over low heat, keeping the pan covered in ensure thorough cooking.

These patties do fine when made ahead and frozen for later use.

Serve: these patties by themselves or in a sandwich. They also go very well with spaghetti.

Menu Idea: use the patties in a sandwich with soup and salad; OR serve with brown rice, cooked vegetables, and a delicious salad.

Yield: 18 - 20 patties